Administrative Support Technology, Specialization in Medical Office Administration (298-02) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• AST 101 - Keyboarding I (3 credits)
• AST 230 - Introduction to Office Technology (3 credits)
• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits)
• MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Spring I

• AST 102 - Keyboarding II (3 credits)
• AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills (3 credits)
• AST 234 - Records and Database Management (3 credits)
• SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

Fall II

• ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• AST 243 - Office Administration I (3 credits)
• AST 238 - Word Processing Advanced Operations (3 credits)
• AST 253 - Advanced Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft Publisher (3 credits)
• HLT 143 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)

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• HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health (3 credits) or
• AST 197 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)

Spring II

• AST 232 - Microcomputer Office Applications (3 credits)
• AST 242 - Medical Insurance and Coding (3 credits)
• BUS 235 - Business Letter Writing (3 credits)
• PHI 220 - Ethics and Society (3 credits)

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• AST 244 - Office Administration II (3 credits) or
• AST 297 - Cooperative Education (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 64

*NOTE: AST and IT courses used to satisfy degree requirements must be taken within seven years of the student’s expected graduation date.

Program Information (PSAHHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757-825-2808, or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.